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Sightlines…. How important are they? The line of sight from one room to another, how 2 spaces connect, the 1st view of a space when you enter, those moments that surprise you & make you want to see more - I think these are important yet often overlooked things to consider when planning a room or space…

When planning/building a new home or renovating or refreshing an existing one, it is crucial to take time visualising walking into/through the spaces (I know! Easier said than done!). A few things to consider….

What view will visitors be faced with when entering your home? Do you want a line of sight right through your home to a view out a large picture window or tall glass sliding doors? Or do you want your main living spaces screened from the front entryway?

Thinking about the aligning of windows & door openings to create focal points is a great idea - a cleverly positioned window at the end of a view draws you though the space towards it.

When planning a bathroom, where possible hide the toilet out of plain sight, behind the door opening, behind a half wall or obscured by the vanity.

When you open the door to a bedroom, do you see clothes baskets or an overflowing wardrobe? Or a beautifully dressed bed, feature armchair or striking piece of art?

Walking through a hallway, is there something at the end that sparks interest & entices you towards it?

Where possible you ideally want to keep private areas like bathrooms or laundry out of plain sight of your main living areas.

When it comes to decorating, think about how 1 room flows to another - for adjoining rooms you may want to keep colour palettes & materials consistent so you have an effortless flow from one room to the next.

For a new build you can design spaces with these ideas in mind, but for existing spaces it can be trickier; however - a simple furniture re-arrangement, space de-clutter or positioning a feature decor item like a chair, plant, lamp, mirror or artwork can be easy ways to improve sightlines & how a space generally looks & feels.

The Curator

I BELIEVE ITS IMPORTANT TO SURROUND OURSELVES IN INTERESTING, FUN AND BEAUTIFUL SPACES TO GIVE JOY TO OURSELVES, OUR FAMILY AND THE PEOPLE WHO COME INTO OUR LIVES. THIS BLOG IS A PLACE TO RECORD AND SHARE THE MOMENTS THAT INSPIRE ME AND MAKE ME SMILE, ENJOY.